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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.44, 6,284.04 and 2,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.44, 6,284.04 and 2,136.88 is: 3,206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.44 : 6,284.04 = 2,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.44/6,284.04 = 2,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.44x = 6,284.04 × 2,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.44x = 13,428,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,428,239.40/4,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.79

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